Plans Examiner Supervisor

Job Posting Closes at 11 : 59PM on :

02 / 02 / 25

Division :

Building Safety Division

Management Level :

Supervisor - 1st Line

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Benefit Eligibility :

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description :

Job Description Summary :

The Plans Examiner Supervisor is responsible for Building Safety plan review operations including supervising, mentoring and training plan review staff, assigning plan review work, and performing review of residential and commercial projects to ensure compliance with established building codes and regulations and to meet department goals.

Schedule :

This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday). This position is hybrid, with remote work and in-office work as needed.

Salary :

Anticipated Hire Range : $82,539-$98,489.44 USD Annually

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Benefits : Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

Essential Duties :

• Assign and review construction plans and specifications for commercial and residential buildings for compliance with the county's adopted codes, supplements, and other regulations. Communicate with parties regarding permit approval and denial. Assure the correct permit fees are assessed for review.
• Provide technical code interpretations and assist with development of revisions to county code supplements and adoption. Participate in code development, standardization, and enforcement projects and committees. Provide legislative technical support and guidance. Perform technical research and complete preliminary review of requests for alternate materials and methods.
• Ensure all questions concerning codes, permitting and review processes are answered in a timely manner, direct customers to other departments or agencies as needed. Coordinate with Planning & Zoning, fire districts, and other partner agencies at all phases of the process.
• Develop and maintain building code guides, training materials, applications, and handouts. Ensure that records, logs and files of plans, plans review status, and completed projects and forms are accurate. Maintain and update technical resource library.
• Provide customer service and assistance to designers, contractors, architects, engineers, building inspectors, planning and zoning personnel, County officials, property owners, and the public by explaining and interpreting state and local codes and division rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Interpret, analyze, verify, and verbalize adopted codes, regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Ensure plan review operations are coordinated with administrative and inspection operations of the division. Assist the Operations Manager and Division Director with strategic planning for the division.
• Supervises staff in area of responsibility. Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraisals, and taking corrective action. Conducts performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives. Submits personnel records and reports as required by the county. Assists and advises subordinates as necessary, resolves problems as non-routine situations arise, and ensures adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards. Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

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Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information :

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How to Apply :

Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities.

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal.

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Questions :

Education : High School Diploma

Experience :

Work Experience : Minimum five years

Certifications :

Plans Examiner Certification - International Code Council

Languages : Category :

Engineering & Construction Services

Salary : $82,539 - $98,489